Stephen A. Idem, Ph.D.
Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Office: Brown Hall 111
Phone: (931) 372-3607
Fax: (931) 372-6340
E-mail: sidem@tntech.edu

Degrees:
B.S.M.E., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1979
M.S.M.E., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1982
Ph.D. (M.E.), Purdue University, 1986

Professional Expertise: Scale Model Testing, Fluid Flow Measurement, Thermal Modeling, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer

Recent Works/Projects Accomplished:

1. Young, M.N., Darvennes, C., and Idem, S. 2008, “Aerodynamic Performance and System Effects of Propeller Fans, HVAC&R Research, In Press.

2. Syed, F.H. and Idem, S., 2008, “Transient Performance of a Cross Flow Heat Exchanger Using Finite Difference Analysis, IMECE, Boston, MA, In Press.

3. Young, M.N., Darvennes, C., and Idem, S. 2008, “Test Apparatus and Procedure to Measure Inlet Installation Effects of Propeller Fans, ASHRAE Transactions, In Press.

4. Kulkarni, D., Khaire, S., and Idem, S., 2008, “Pressure Loss in Corrugated Spiral Ducts,” ASHRAE Transactions, In Press.

5. Kulkarni, D., Khaire, S., and Idem, S., 2008, “Measurements of Flat Oval Elbow Loss Coefficients,” ASHRAE Transactions, In Press.